Archives November 2012

Globalization is denned as "the development of an increasingly integrated global economy through reduction of barriers to international trade and is marked especially by free trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets," This means globalization is a process by which regional and local economies,   societies,   and   cultures   integrate   through communication, transportation and trade- The term also refers to the transnational circulation of ideas, languages, or popular culture through music or films. However, globalization is largely associated with its economic sense i.e. the integration of national economies through free flow of trade, foreign direct investment, capital flows, migration, spread of technology and military equipments. The process of globalization has been an integral part of the recent economic progress made by India. The economic reforms of 1991 have enabled India to emerge as an open economy with no restrictions on exchange of goods and services. Resultantly, more...

Ego and feelings go together. It is the ego which feels.  Our attitude towards the world is often influenced by our Feelings A recluse once came to a certain kingdom. Thousands Of people began to visit him. The king heard of all this and was eager to see the recluse. He paid a visit to him and invited him to his palace. The recluse agreed and put up with the king. But his stay in the place became so long that the king began to wonder as to what to do with him.  The recluse did not show any inclination t leave.  One day the invited him for a walk. They proceeded towards the jungle far away from the palace after a long stroll, the king expressed a desire to return to the place but the recluse decided to retreat into the Forest. King wondered how the comforts of the more...

I was on my way back home on my motorcycle after exercising in a nearby park when I saw thick black smoke billowing upwards at some distance from me- It was twilight time and the dirty black smoke rising against a brilliant red western sky presented quite a spectacle. I knew that a fire was raging and judging by the colour and the fury of smoke I reasoned that it was probably caused by the burning of rubber and diesel oil. I continued home and I noticed that the smoke was getting closer. The column of black smoke was both horrifying and ominous- Then as I approached a bend along the road, I saw the fire. The glow of fifty foot flames shooting upwards was blinding. I blinked my eyes to let it adjust to the sudden brightness. After a while I could see that a row of shops were more...

Visualising brutal polarisation of religion, Bab a Persian youth, laid the foundation of a new faith a now religion the embrace to entire human race, on may 23, 1844.                                            Known the world over the Bahai, it comprises individuals from virtually every country, ethnic group, profession and social class. In spite of their  diverses moorings, the Bahais study a common set of  sacred writing, observe universal religious laws and look to a single international governing system for guidance. The Bahai history in India goes back to 1872,  when Jamel Effendi, a Persian scholar, was instructed  by  Baha'u'llah to present the new Faith to Indian  dignitaries On 24th December 1986, the two million Bahais of lndia, realised their long cherished dream of offering  silent prayers in their own lotus temple in Delhi.         It is a unique place of worship. Spread over 27 acres with 27 petal-shaped domes and nine pods of peace, more...

Introduction. India is indeed a continent. Here season is not the same throughout the country. When it is hottest the plains, shimla Missouri Darjeeling are very cold. When there is winter in west Coast of India heavy rain falls on the coast of coromandal. Extreme heat in summer- The Indian summer is the hottest season in the whole of year. The rays of the sun fall perpendicularly Hence it is difficult to walk in the day. At mid-day we do not like to get out of doors because the heal is intense. The light is blinding in the day. We can do a little work only in the morning. The rich people make Use of electric fans and coolers. Generally the greater part of the day   Wasted. Sometimes it is very close. We drink glass of water again and again, Schools and Colleges. School and College hours’ arc changed during more...

Introduction. India is an agricultural country. Most of people live in villages. They depend on land for their bread. They work hard in the open fields till it is almost dark. Simple and co-operative life. The villagers lead very simple life. The farmers breath fresh air and take simple diet which keep them Fit and strong. Their family is a good example of industry and co-operation. Wives help their husbands in the fields besides doing domestic duties. Even small children share their parent's work. Pleasure of village life. It does not, however, mean that village life is all work and no play. The villagers have their own pleasures. While gathering the harvest, they chat, sing, dance and make merry. In leisure time, they gather at one place and sing songs and do country dances. Every day they have hours of rest and recreation. At noon they sit under some shady more...

Introduction. We all wish to live a happy life. But few can fell how to get happiness in this world. Experience teaches us that unmixed happiness is not a thing of this world. Value of money. In my opinion a happy life means that life which is free from cures and worries. This freedom from care cannot In- got by plenty of money. That we can have by a habit of mind. Many| people arc found worrying for small things. Many of us worry about the troubles of the future that have not come and may never come. Money is a necessary thing but it is not the thing to make us happy. We see millionaires passing sleepless nights without any physical trouble. I want money so that I may run my life smoothly. More money I do not like to have Health. I want health. A sick man cans never more...

Introduction. One of the most interesting matches is ‘tug of war’ it is a pure trial of physical strength between two parties. How this game is played? In order to play this game one long, thick and strong rope is required. The rope is generally made of coconut fibers. There is mark to indicate the middle of the rope. The contesting learns take hold of hall the rope on each side. Each player grips it very hard with his hands and he puts his feet firmly on the ground sometimes the last man on each side ties the   remaining part of the rope round his body and waist-The referee stands in the centre of the rope. When both parties li.ive adjusted their positions he shouts ‘pull’ or gives a long whistle. Immediately the tug of war logins. Each party tries to pull in his own direction-The spectators cheer and clap. more...

Divine directives have to be obeyed. Several are the categorical assurances given by god to men of deep faith to save them from ordeals (which have been made known in the holy texts). One among such statements refers to the bed elements "who disturb the peace of devotees who abile by this Law of Righteousness". “When hatred develops in the mind of an individual towards various gods, the Vedas, the bovine race, the pious souls towards the virtuous and myself, that person will surely perish before long", says the Lord in the Gita.  He gave a long rope to one such individual who claimed Himself to be god and forced everyone to recognise him alone as "supreme". However when he overstepped his limits and tortured his child, who defied him, reposing full confidence only in drive dispensation, god interfered and protected him from different dangers and punished the evildoer. In more...

Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary falls on May 9.'On this occasion may we look into the spiritual insights in Ins works. Said he: "Love gives beauty to everything it touches. Not greed and utility; they produce offices, but not dwelling houses. To be able to love material things, to clothe them with tender grace, and yet not be attached to them, this is a great service." One of his most memorable poem's begins thus: "The world is insane with violence, every day there emerges a new kind of cruel conflict". He goes on to pray to god to instile love and wisdom into a world afflicted with myriad ills. This reflects the gist of Tagore's spiritual  humanism. Stressing the need for spiritual freedom, he referred. To the uncontrolled excesses of passion that upset our balance and obscure the underlying harmony between the individual and universal spirit. This malady, that he called more...